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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.48, 1,193.25 and 591.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.48, 1,193.25 and 591.69 is: 885.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.48 : 1,193.25 = 591.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.48/1,193.25 = 591.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.48x = 1,193.25 × 591.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.48x = 706,034.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,034.09/797.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.34

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